Senet and Digi-Key Partner to Provide LoRaWAN Solutions to the IoT Developer Community

PORTSMOUTH, N.H., July 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Senet, Inc, a leading provider of cloud-based software, global connectivity service platforms and network build-out for the Internet of Things (IoT), and Digi-Key Electronics, a global electronic components distributor, today announced the addition of Senet’s LoRaWAN developer tools and connectivity offerings to the Digi-Key Internet of Things Resource Center. The partnership simplifies the process for IoT application developers to access a full complement of Low Power Wide Area development kits, gateways, end sensor devices, connectivity services and other resources through a single online resource at www.digikey.com/iot-senet.

“Our customers demand the highest quality components and development tools for both prototyping and production deployments,” said Robbie Paul, Director, IoT Business Development at Digi-Key. “By partnering with a recognized market leader such as Senet to deliver LoRaWAN developer resources and connectivity services, we are able to confidently address the rapidly growing Low Power Wide Area segment of the IoT market.”

Today’s announcement illustrates the trend of electronics component distributors expanding beyond their traditional hardware sales models to provide access to rapid application development tools and network connectivity. This approach allows IoT application and solution developers to drastically shorten their development cycles knowing they are working with components, development tools and network connectivity that have been pre-qualified to be interoperable.

“Access to Senet’s Network-as-a-Service and IoT application enablement tools through Digi-Key provides a true one-stop-shop for developers looking to bring scalable and secure IoT solutions to market,” said Bruce Chatterley, CEO at Senet. “We are proud to be working closely with Digi-Key to support their evolving business model and to provide customers with a proven set of development resources to speed time to market.”

Senet resources available on the Digi-Key web portal include:

Access to pre-qualified LoRaWAN development kits, gateways and end sensor devices

Digi-Key Electronics, headquartered in Thief River Falls, Minn., USA, is an authorized global, full-service distributor of electronic components, offering more than 8.1 million products, with over 1.4 million in stock and available for immediate shipment, from over 750 quality name-brand manufacturers. Digi-Key also offers a wide variety of online resources such as EDA and design tools, datasheets, reference designs, instructional articles and videos, multimedia libraries, and much more. Technical support is available 24/7 via email, phone and webchat. Additional information and access to Digi-Key's broad product offering can be found by visiting www.digikey.com.

About Senet, Inc.A Founding and Contributing Member of the LoRa Alliance, Senet is the leader in global Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity used to instrument the physical world and enable businesses to revolutionize their operations. With core values centered around changing the world for the better, Senet is committed to promoting IoT Network and Network Management innovation, and supports an open partner ecosystem to ensure that IoT realizes its full potential of delivering economic, environmental, and social improvements. Senet is dedicated to supporting the LoRaWAN protocol as the open global standard for secure, carrier-grade Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) connectivity for IoT solutions across all industries. For additional information, visit www.senetco.com.

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